Summer Camp at Alcuin Montessori School
For Ages 3-12 (Preschool through 6th Grade)
Become part of the Alcuin Montessori School community this summer and have your children experience "Fun with a Purpose!" Take advantage of an enjoyable summer program that provides the rewards of a Montessori approach to learning with a big helping of summer fun.
Whether your children are new to Montessori or a pro, this camp is a great way for them to discover, learn and grow in a safe and fun environment. Our summer camp is open to everyone in the community and runs the second week in June through the second week in August.
The following is our preliminary schedule for this summer's camp. Registration information is made available the second week of February.
All weeks run half day A.M. (9:00 a.m. to noon), half day P.M. (1:00 to 4:00 p.m.), or all day (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) Before and after school care is available from 7:15 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Become part of the Alcuin Montessori School community this summer and have your children experience "Fun with a Purpose!" Take advantage of an enjoyable summer program that provides the rewards of a Montessori approach to learning with a big helping of summer fun.
Whether your children are new to Montessori or a pro, this camp is a great way for them to discover, learn and grow in a safe and fun environment. Our summer camp is open to everyone in the community and runs the second week in June through the second week in August.
The following is our preliminary schedule for this summer's camp. Registration information is made available the second week of February.
All weeks run half day A.M. (9:00 a.m. to noon), half day P.M. (1:00 to 4:00 p.m.), or all day (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) Before and after school care is available from 7:15 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Primary Camp
Session 1 - TENDING THE EARTH
June 12 through 16 with Ms. Quigley, Ms. Albing and Ms. Mandybur
Campers will plant seeds and seedlings and care for a vegetable garden, while they learn about where food comes from and receive an introduction to sustainability.
Session 2 - A SALUTE TO BROADWAY! FULL
June 19 through 23 with Ms. Quigley, Ms. Albing and Ms. Mandybur
Campers will pick a popular Broadway musical to research, learn choreography, make costumes and props and end the week with a performance.
Session 3 - UNDER THE SEA FULL
June 26 through 30 with Ms. Quigley, Ms. Albing and Ms. Mandybur
Get ready to make a splash during this wet and wild week of camp! Dive into ocean discovery by exploring water, sea creatures, sand and more in the classroom and outdoors.
Session 4 - MAKERSPACE: JUNIOR SCIENTISTS
July 5 through 14 with Ms. Albing, Ms. Mandybur
(Note this week of camp is longer because of the Independence Day break.)
Children and exploring go hand in hand during this week of fun discoveries as campers engage in guided introductory science experiments.
Session 5 - MAKERSPACE: NATURE AND ART
July 17 through 21 with Ms. Albing, Ms. Mandybur
The works of artist Andy Goldsworthy will be explored and will be used by campers as inspiration while they collect, design, and become keen observers of nature during this fun week.
Session 6 - THE TOOL SHED: WORKING WITH WOOD
July 24 through 28 with Ms. Albing, Ms. Mandybur
Campers will learn to handle basic tools, such as a hammer, screwdriver, hand drill, safely and will construct a project or two made of wood.
Session 7 - COCINA MEXICANA
July 31 through August 4 with Ms. Albing, Ms. Mandybur, and Ms. Anya
Campers will be immersed in Mexican cuisine cooking classes for the entire week. Cooking classes and lessons on the history of traditional Mexican foods will be given in Spanish. This is an excellent opportunity to continue the development of their Spanish skills in a Montessori kitchen.
Session 8 - ALCUIN'S JUNIOR CHEFS
August 7 through 11 with Ms. Sandra, Ms. Mandybur, Ms. Johnson
From the recipe book to the table. Campers will create a recipe book with a collection of savory and sweet recipes that we learn to cook and enjoy throughout the week!
FEES FOR PRIMARY CAMP:
Half-Day Camps (9:00 a.m.-12:00p.m. or 1:00-4:00 p.m.) are $200
Full-Day Camps (9:00 a.m.–4:00p.m.) are $325
Early Morning Care is available 7:15-9:00 a.m. for an additional $50 per week.
After Camp Care is available 4:00-6:00 p.m. for an additional $50 per week.
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June 12 through 16 with Ms. Quigley, Ms. Albing and Ms. Mandybur
Campers will plant seeds and seedlings and care for a vegetable garden, while they learn about where food comes from and receive an introduction to sustainability.
Session 2 - A SALUTE TO BROADWAY! FULL
June 19 through 23 with Ms. Quigley, Ms. Albing and Ms. Mandybur
Campers will pick a popular Broadway musical to research, learn choreography, make costumes and props and end the week with a performance.
Session 3 - UNDER THE SEA FULL
June 26 through 30 with Ms. Quigley, Ms. Albing and Ms. Mandybur
Get ready to make a splash during this wet and wild week of camp! Dive into ocean discovery by exploring water, sea creatures, sand and more in the classroom and outdoors.
Session 4 - MAKERSPACE: JUNIOR SCIENTISTS
July 5 through 14 with Ms. Albing, Ms. Mandybur
(Note this week of camp is longer because of the Independence Day break.)
Children and exploring go hand in hand during this week of fun discoveries as campers engage in guided introductory science experiments.
Session 5 - MAKERSPACE: NATURE AND ART
July 17 through 21 with Ms. Albing, Ms. Mandybur
The works of artist Andy Goldsworthy will be explored and will be used by campers as inspiration while they collect, design, and become keen observers of nature during this fun week.
Session 6 - THE TOOL SHED: WORKING WITH WOOD
July 24 through 28 with Ms. Albing, Ms. Mandybur
Campers will learn to handle basic tools, such as a hammer, screwdriver, hand drill, safely and will construct a project or two made of wood.
Session 7 - COCINA MEXICANA
July 31 through August 4 with Ms. Albing, Ms. Mandybur, and Ms. Anya
Campers will be immersed in Mexican cuisine cooking classes for the entire week. Cooking classes and lessons on the history of traditional Mexican foods will be given in Spanish. This is an excellent opportunity to continue the development of their Spanish skills in a Montessori kitchen.
Session 8 - ALCUIN'S JUNIOR CHEFS
August 7 through 11 with Ms. Sandra, Ms. Mandybur, Ms. Johnson
From the recipe book to the table. Campers will create a recipe book with a collection of savory and sweet recipes that we learn to cook and enjoy throughout the week!
FEES FOR PRIMARY CAMP:
Half-Day Camps (9:00 a.m.-12:00p.m. or 1:00-4:00 p.m.) are $200
Full-Day Camps (9:00 a.m.–4:00p.m.) are $325
Early Morning Care is available 7:15-9:00 a.m. for an additional $50 per week.
After Camp Care is available 4:00-6:00 p.m. for an additional $50 per week.
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Elementary Camp
Session 1 - CULTURAL ARTS: INDIAN DANCES AND ART
June 12 through 16 Morning Dance Camp with Ms. Shweta
Afternoon Art Camp with Ms. Sophia
Students will be learning a new type of Indian dance each day with a craft activity and/or cultural experience. The afternoon art session will be filled with rich colors and decorative patterns as we create art inspired by the culture and traditions of India. We will embark on projects connected to textiles, painting, masks, architecture, and clay figurines.
Session 2 - OAK PARK ARCHITECTURE & ART FULL
June 19 through 23 Morning Oak Park Architecture Camp with Ms. Nicole
Afternoon Art Camp with Ms. Sophia
The morning session will study the iconic Frank Lloyd Wright: learn about his design styles, how they transformed over the years, and how his designs have helped shape Oak Park. The afternoon art session will celebrate the architecture of Chicago and Oak Park as we do hands-on building and design projects, meet local architects and learn about our rich history. We will create paper architecture models, 3D designs, and an architecture journal as we talk about building, city planning and learn about Oak Park landmarks.
Session 3 - ARBOR WEEK
June 26 through 30 Morning Trees and Nature Camp with Ms. Nicole
Afternoon Art and Trees with Ms. Sophia
Oak Park is filled with beautiful trees. Are most of them Oak Trees? During the morning session campers will find out the answer to this question by learning how trees are identified, researching to identify our neighborhood trees, and categorizing and tallying up the different varieties.
Session 4 - 10-MINUTE PLAYS
July 5 through 14 with Ms. Claire
Campers will be writing their own short plays, we would rehearse, make props and costume pieces, and then perform them at the end of the session.
Session 5 - MORNING CRAFT AND AFTERNOON TINKERING
July 17 through 21 Morning Craft Camp
Afternoon Markerspace Camp both with Ms. Roxy
Morning Crafting Students will learn how to make a guided group craft each day, exploring a variety of different materials and techniques. They will also have the opportunity to express their own creativity in open-ended designs.
Afternoon Tinkering Students will tap into their ingenuity to solve problems, play with language, and tackle creative challenges while working on their collaboration and communication skills.
Session 6 - MAKERSPACE: ENGINEERING
July 24 through 28 All Day Electronics Makerspace Camp with Ms. Nicole
Campers will be designing, building, and problem solving. Campers will have proposed building challenges to complete throughout the week
Session 7 - MAKERSPACE: MATH & MUSIC
July 31 through August 4 All Day Math & Music Makerspace Camp with Ms. Nicole
Campers will be using math to design musical instruments. Measurement, angles, building and design are all key components of this week.
Session 8 - DANCE CAMP!
August 7 through 11 with Ms. Anya
campers will be introduced to various dance genres from modern, jazz, hip hop, etc. with a short performance on the last day of camp. No previous dance experience required.
FEES FOR ELEMENTARY CAMP:
Half-Day Camps (9:00 a.m.-12:00p.m. or 1:00-4:00 p.m.) are $200
Full-Day Camps (9:00 a.m.–4:00p.m.) are $300
Early Morning Care is available 7:15-9:00 a.m. for an additional $50 per week.
After Camp Care is available 4:00-6:00 p.m. for an additional $50 per week.
Click to DOWNLOAD SIGN UP SHEET
There is a $100 cancellation fee.
June 12 through 16 Morning Dance Camp with Ms. Shweta
Afternoon Art Camp with Ms. Sophia
Students will be learning a new type of Indian dance each day with a craft activity and/or cultural experience. The afternoon art session will be filled with rich colors and decorative patterns as we create art inspired by the culture and traditions of India. We will embark on projects connected to textiles, painting, masks, architecture, and clay figurines.
Session 2 - OAK PARK ARCHITECTURE & ART FULL
June 19 through 23 Morning Oak Park Architecture Camp with Ms. Nicole
Afternoon Art Camp with Ms. Sophia
The morning session will study the iconic Frank Lloyd Wright: learn about his design styles, how they transformed over the years, and how his designs have helped shape Oak Park. The afternoon art session will celebrate the architecture of Chicago and Oak Park as we do hands-on building and design projects, meet local architects and learn about our rich history. We will create paper architecture models, 3D designs, and an architecture journal as we talk about building, city planning and learn about Oak Park landmarks.
Session 3 - ARBOR WEEK
June 26 through 30 Morning Trees and Nature Camp with Ms. Nicole
Afternoon Art and Trees with Ms. Sophia
Oak Park is filled with beautiful trees. Are most of them Oak Trees? During the morning session campers will find out the answer to this question by learning how trees are identified, researching to identify our neighborhood trees, and categorizing and tallying up the different varieties.
Session 4 - 10-MINUTE PLAYS
July 5 through 14 with Ms. Claire
Campers will be writing their own short plays, we would rehearse, make props and costume pieces, and then perform them at the end of the session.
Session 5 - MORNING CRAFT AND AFTERNOON TINKERING
July 17 through 21 Morning Craft Camp
Afternoon Markerspace Camp both with Ms. Roxy
Morning Crafting Students will learn how to make a guided group craft each day, exploring a variety of different materials and techniques. They will also have the opportunity to express their own creativity in open-ended designs.
Afternoon Tinkering Students will tap into their ingenuity to solve problems, play with language, and tackle creative challenges while working on their collaboration and communication skills.
Session 6 - MAKERSPACE: ENGINEERING
July 24 through 28 All Day Electronics Makerspace Camp with Ms. Nicole
Campers will be designing, building, and problem solving. Campers will have proposed building challenges to complete throughout the week
Session 7 - MAKERSPACE: MATH & MUSIC
July 31 through August 4 All Day Math & Music Makerspace Camp with Ms. Nicole
Campers will be using math to design musical instruments. Measurement, angles, building and design are all key components of this week.
Session 8 - DANCE CAMP!
August 7 through 11 with Ms. Anya
campers will be introduced to various dance genres from modern, jazz, hip hop, etc. with a short performance on the last day of camp. No previous dance experience required.
FEES FOR ELEMENTARY CAMP:
Half-Day Camps (9:00 a.m.-12:00p.m. or 1:00-4:00 p.m.) are $200
Full-Day Camps (9:00 a.m.–4:00p.m.) are $300
Early Morning Care is available 7:15-9:00 a.m. for an additional $50 per week.
After Camp Care is available 4:00-6:00 p.m. for an additional $50 per week.
Click to DOWNLOAD SIGN UP SHEET
There is a $100 cancellation fee.
